December 4, 2009 7:00 PM - 14 attended

Ragtime Dance FRIDAY NIGHT SPECIAL @ SF Swing Festival!

The Hotel Whitcomb (map)

Selected By: Burnie

Hello community of dancers and dancers to be,

$13 advance for Friday Night!
Was $12.

THIS IS THE SPECIAL DANCERS DISCOUNT TO THE SWING FESTIVAL FOR FRIDAY NIGHT!

Invite new dancers and help grow the swing scene!

Celebrate our 5th Swing Festival in San Francisco!

This is just a special rate for dancers and their friends who don't dance but want to watch you dance, see band and see contests; Lessons can be purchased at the door.
We have a beginner track with no partner or experience needed!


FRIDAY NIGHT
Welcome Night for the SF Fest!
-Dancing!
-Contests in 20's Charleston & separate same sex swing (any swing goes ec, wc, lindy, bal, shag, jive...)
$12 -Lessons at the door from basic to advanced
in Lindy, Blues, 20's Charleton, Balboa and Shag!
-Costume Contest: Best Ragtime outfit! (no dress code; but do dress up as it is more fun!)

SCHEDULE FOR NIGHT ONLINE at http://www.SwingChamp...

WEEKEND EVENTS include:
2 days of workshops in Tap, Big Apple, Shim Sham, Trankey Do & Balboa Swing!
3 nights of dancing and lessons in Lindy Hop, Blues, Shag & 20's Charleston!
And the North American Open with contests in the above dances and NEW Intergenerational contest (any swing goes: ec, wc, Lindy, Bal, Shag, Jive...)

-SATURDAY DAY IS TAP HISTORY PRESENTATION AND VIDEO @ catered lunch (order by 12 noon) or just watch for $5 drop in.

-SUNDAY DAY IS INTERGENERATIONAL CONTEST dance with someone 20 years differance than you (any swing goes ec, wc, lindy, bal, shag, jive...) @ catered lunch (order by 12 noon) or just watch for $5 drop in.

DISCOUNTS GO UP AT DOOR:
Fest Holiday Ball now has 2 bands!
Stompy Jones at 8pm to midnight!
HoneyDrops after midnight!
$13 Friday NOW $13 at door.
$20 NOW $25 Saturday Holiday Ball at door.
$13 NOW $15 Sunday at door.

$12 lessons at the door each night in basic beginners classes with no partner or experience needed! Plus intermediat and advanced classes with no partner needed!

BLUES ROOM
8pm-3am Saturday & 8pm-2am on Sunday!
$10 each night Just Blues rooms Saturday and Sunday.
$5 Blues combo both Nights just Blues room.

PASSES (including Swing room & Blues room) DISCOUNTED AT http://www.signmeup.c...
$50 dance pass for all 3 nights!
$65 dance with lesson pass for all 3 nights. (goes up to $75 soon)
$100 Full pass includes 2 days workshops and all 3 nights dances and lessons!
if staying in hotel.
If not staying in hotel $150 goes up to $190 at door (prices may go up)!
$90 Workshop per Day Pass (does not include night ticket)

Register online at http://www.signmeup.c...


More info at http://www.SwingChamp...

TO GET THIS DISCOUNT PRICE YOU MUST RSVP & CLICK TO PAYPAL IN ADVANCE.

Waiver and Release:
By RSVPing or registering you agree to the following: Liability Waiver: Liability Waiver I agree to forgo, & expressly waive, any damage rights I or my heirs may have against San Francisco Balboa Festival, QDBA or its agents, contractors, employees or volunteers for any & all injury and damages I may suffer by participating in the workshop or dances at any location during the San Francisco Balboa Festival, held December 3-6, 2009. I understand schedule, bands, workshops, teachers and venue is subject to change. My registration is a donation that is not refundable but transferable up until November 24. Photo/Video Release Form I hereby give permission for images of myself, captured during regular activities, at the San Francisco Balboa Festival, through video, photo, & digital camera to be used solely by San Francisco Balboa Festival for promotional material & video distribution, & waive any rights of compensation or ownership thereto.

  • Burnie
    Burnie

    What does my $12.00 do? Will I be able to dance or only
    watch? It sounds like the lessons are extra.

    Answer:
    You get dance, contests & social dancing!
    Lessons extra at door.
    $65 lesson with dance pass for 3 nights expires on November 15th and goes up to $75.
    or get a Full Pass good for night lessons, dances and 2 days of workshops for
    $100 if your staying in hotel
    $150 if your not staying in hotel; goes up to $165 by November 24th and $175 at door.

    Thank you,

    Burnie

    Posted November 8, 2009 at 10:57 AM
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